Friday, May 3, 2013

This is what I've been working on for months and months. It's sweet and simple, pretty yet practical. And I am very pleased with how it turned out.

The Baby Bunting cot blanket is based on a traditional log cabin
quilt square, with an applied I-cord border and a turned-down top lace
section with knitted on lace edgings. The lace just adds to the vintage charm
of this rustic and traditional blanket.

The main blanket is worked seamlessly in garter stitch, using picked
up stitches from the centre block outwards, allowing the project to be
easily up-sized. The lace turn-down and edging are knit onto live
stitches.

Combining the simplicity of garter stitch and an interesting seamless construction, the Baby Bunting Blanket proves the point that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Silly me never posted my tea cosy entry for the competition over at The Constant Knitter.

There was a great response to the competition and lots of money raised for the school that was to benefit. Here's hoping that they run the competition or similar again, it was a lot of fun to watch and participate in.My favourite entries were the felted ones, altho' there were lovely cosies in knit and crochet.

And also a fabulous one in an alternative fabric:

Winners are here.Gallery is here.Of course there is another competition popping up this time of year over here. The St Patrick's Day Competition is a lot of fun. Made even more so by the chat and camaradarie in the group.My entry this year is waaay behind due to hectic work schedules, but hopefully I will post on time on March 17th. Thank goodness March 16th is a Saturday. Therein lies all my hope and expectation.